University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #281

Question 1

Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, what is the minimum age range for admission to elementary education?

Accepted Answer

B. 6 to 14 years — The RTE Act mandates free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14 years. Option A is incorrect as 3 years is below the start age, while C and D include age ranges outside the specified bracket.

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A. 3 to 10 years

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C. 5 to 12 years

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D. 4 to 11 years

Question 2

Financial Emergency is covered under which Article?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Article 360 — Article 360 — financial emergency; never invoked in India.‌​‍

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Article 352

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Article 356

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Article 368

Question 3

Vijayanagara's greatest ruler Krishnadevaraya (Tuluva dynasty) ruled:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1509-1529 — Krishnadevaraya — poet, warrior, patron. ‌​‍'Amuktamalyada' (Telugu). Peak of Vijayanagara. ‌​‍Defeated Bahmani sultans, Orissa Gajapatis.

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1336-1356

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1600-1630

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1700-1746

Question 4

Inter-State Council established under Article:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

263 — Article 263 — President can establish Inter-State Council.‌​‍

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264

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261

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262

Question 5

Human Rights Act was passed in the year:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

1993 — Protection of Human Rights Act 1993 led to NHRC.‌​‍

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1991

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1989

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1999

Question 6

One word: Short poem expressing emotion:

Accepted Answer

Lyric — Lyric.

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Sonnet

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Epic

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Ballad

Question 7

Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY) aims to:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Improve circumstances of urban slum inhabitants — VAMBAY (2001) — central scheme for housing of urban slum dwellers.‌​‍

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Train rural youth for self employment

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Provide economic security to rural women

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Integrated development of SC majority villages

Question 8

Which of the following Kerala health schemes primarily focuses on transforming public health centers (PHCs) into 'Family Health Centers' (FHCs) to enhance the quality and accessibility of primary healthcare services, aiming to reduce the burden on tertiary care facilities?

Accepted Answer

B. Aardram Mission — Aardram Mission is a key initiative of the Kerala government aimed at revamping the public health sector, with its core objective being the transformation of PHCs into FHCs to provide comprehensive primary healthcare. KASP is a health insurance scheme, Arogya Kiranam provides financial aid for children's treatment, and Vayomithram focuses on elderly care.

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A. Karunya Arogya Suraksha Paddathi (KASP)

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C. Arogya Kiranam

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D. Vayomithram

Question 9

Changampuzha Krishna Pillai:

Accepted Answer

Ramanan — Famous for Ramanan (1936) elegy.

Answer

Only Ramanan

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Political

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Religious

Question 10

When establishing classroom rules at the beginning of the academic year, which approach is most likely to foster a sense of ownership and promote adherence among students?

Accepted Answer

B. Allowing students to collaboratively brainstorm and agree upon a few key rules. — Involving students in the creation of classroom rules fosters a sense of ownership and responsibility, making them more likely to adhere to the agreed-upon guidelines. Simply presenting a list or relying on external authority does not build this intrinsic motivation for compliance.

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A. Presenting a pre-printed list of 10-15 detailed rules for students to memorize.

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C. Posting rules clearly and threatening consequences for non-compliance.

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D. Having the principal announce the standard school rules to all classes.

University Assistant Mixed Practice Test #281